> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://botpress.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Build, test, and deploy your first AI agent.

It's easy to build an AI agent on Botpress in just a few minutes, regardless of your level of development experience.

By the end of this guide, you'll have a bot that:

* Uses AI to respond to messages
* Aligns with your branding
* Has a unique, shareable link

> [!TIP]
>
> Visual learner? Check out our [platform walkthrough on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41U-ofr7MxE).

## Step 1: Build your bot

**Step 1**

[Sign up for Botpress](https://sso.botpress.cloud/login).

**Step 2**

Select either **Start building** or **Build my agent**.

**Step 3**

Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your first bot. We'll take care of everything for you, and your AI agent will be ready to test and deploy within minutes.

> [!NOTE]
>
> If you'd prefer to set your bot up from scratch, hit **Skip** and head over to the [tutorial](https://botpress.com/docs/tutorial/introduction.md)—we'll show you how to start building with Botpress Studio.

## Step 2: Fine-tune your bot (Optional)

After completing the setup process, we'll show you a preview of your bot, trained on your sources and styled to match to your brand. Try chatting with your bot—you may want to keep it as-is!

If you need to fine-tune anything, check out the resources below:

### Appearance and style

The preview we show you is built using [Webchat](https://botpress.com/docs/webchat/get-started/introduction.md), Botpress' custom front-end. If you want to customize your bot's appearance and style, you can configure its Webchat settings:

> [card] [Edit appearance](https://botpress.com/docs/webchat/get-started/configure-your-webchat.md)
>
> Configure and style your bot

### Behaviour

After completing the setup process, you might realize you need to fine-tune your bot's behaviour. Maybe you forgot to provide a certain knowledge source, or want to tweak its instructions.

You can do this with [Botpress Studio](https://botpress.com/docs/studio/introduction.md), our agent-building platform. Check out Studio concepts to learn more about them, or start from scratch with the tutorial:

> [card] [Studio concepts](https://botpress.com/docs/studio/introduction.md)
>
> Find information about concepts from Botpress Studio

> [card] [Tutorial](https://botpress.com/docs/tutorial/introduction.md)
>
> Learn the basics of Botpress Studio by building a bot

## Step 3: Deploy your bot

When you're ready to deploy your bot, select one of the options below:

> [card] [Add to your website](https://botpress.com/docs/webchat/get-started/introduction.md)
>
> Use Webchat to embed your bot on your website

> [card] [Integrate with a channel](https://botpress.com/docs/integrations/get-started/introduction.md)
>
> Integrate your bot with another channel or external service

> [!TIP]
>
> You just built and deployed your first bot with Botpress!


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